# Model Aviation

> Digital magazine for model aviation enthusiasts with exclusive multimedia content. (iPhone/iPad app by The Academy of Model Aeronautics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-aviation/id542759927 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Academy of Model Aeronautics](https://appshunter.io/developer/542760010)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.80/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-aviation/id542759927/reviews.md

## What is Model Aviation?

Get the latest aeromodeling news, features, and tutorials from the world's largest model aviation organization on your tablet device.  Experience the Academy of Model Aeronautics' Model Aviation magazine tablet app.  This app goes well beyond the print edition with tablet-exclusive photos, videos, and bonus content.   Inside Model Aviation's tablet app you'll find many of the features, columns, and news you love in the print edition, only reformatted to utilize the media-rich features of your tablet device. 

AMA MEMBERS - get the app for free at www.ModelAviation.com/digital or call 765-287-1256.

Single Issue - $5.99 (no automatic renewal)
12-Month Subscription (12 monthly issues plus any bonus content) - $59.99
AMA MEMBERS - get the app for free at www.ModelAviation.com/digital or call 765-287-1256.

SUBSCRIBERS' AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: If you purchase a subscription within the app, your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account when you confirm your purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off within you iTunes Account Settings.

## Key features

- Latest aeromodeling news
- In-depth features and tutorials
- Tablet-exclusive photos and videos
- Bonus digital content
- Reformatted for tablet experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Offer | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Model Aviation September 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Model Aviation Oct 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Model Aviation November 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Model Aviation December 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Model Aviation February 2016 | $3.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Model Aviation | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-aviation/id542759927/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good experience

*2025-09-09, version 51*

I see negative reviews in the past but this app is working well and is a good experience in 2025 on my iPad!

### 1/5 — Your app needs work!!!

*2024-01-15, version 51*

I can’t sign in to read any issues. Please fix this for iPhone IOS v17

Is anyone even working on this ??

### 1/5 — Your app needs work!!!

*2023-11-29*

I can’t sign in to read any issues. 
Please fix this for iPhone IOS v17

### 1/5 — Absolutely Usless

*2022-04-21, version 51*

Switched from paper to digital.  Everything was fine for a bit and then a switch was made.  Contacted the people running the app and received a reply that soon I would see something new and exciting.  I can hardly contain myself waiting.  All I want to do is read the freaking magazine.  I get the EAA magazine, Sport Aviation and it works just fine.why reinvent the wheel, just go with what works.

### 1/5 — Tragically pathetic

*2020-10-17, version 49.6*

This app crashes before even opening. Whoa.

### 1/5 — This must be a joke

*2020-04-18, version 49.6*

This application is a joke! I sware I have never used anything more unstable then this heap of garbage. I hope Model Aviation (AMA) got this application donated. I am an AMA member and asked for the printed copy of the magazine, never got it for the last 2 years! I'm unable to load anything on this app and don't get the printed copy. So what am I paying $85 a year for? Apparently nothing. Save your money and buy another plane.

### 5/5 — Much Better

*2020-01-12, version 49.6*

This app has had some issues but seems ro be working much better.

### 1/5 — AMA 's a great outfit, the app developer needs to go back to CS 101

*2019-03-23, version 49.6*

As others have noted, you cannot successfully download issues anymore.  I know money's tight, how much would it cost to do the app up right?  Find a new developer and I'll kick in some money towards replacing it.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2019-01-16, version 49.6*

I travel a lot and like to download the issues to read on the plane. This app is the worst I have encountered, it’s virtually impossible to use. Downloads take forever and then fail. Issues that were downloaded then suddenly disappear. This has been going on for years, it’s time MA moves into the 21st century and finds an app developer who actually knows what they are doing.

### 1/5 — Useless app. AMA needs to dump it

*2018-09-24, version 49.3*

Please dump this and provide the digital magazine as a pdf. This app is completely useless offline. AMA simply must do better.

## Frequently asked questions about Model Aviation

### What is this app about?

This app provides the latest aeromodeling news, features, and tutorials from the Academy of Model Aeronautics. It offers a digital magazine experience enhanced with tablet-exclusive content such as photos, videos, and bonus material.

### How can AMA members get the app for free?

AMA members can get the app for free by visiting www.ModelAviation.com/digital or by calling 765-287-1256. This provides access to all the digital content without any additional cost.

### What are the pricing options for non-members?

Non-members can purchase single issues for $5.99, which does not automatically renew. A 12-month subscription is available for $59.99, providing access to 12 monthly issues and any bonus content.

### How does the subscription renewal work?

If you purchase a subscription within the app, your iTunes account will be charged upon confirmation. The subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings.

### What kind of content can I expect?

You can expect to find many of the features, columns, and news that are in the print edition of Model Aviation magazine. The digital version is reformatted to take advantage of tablet features, including exclusive photos, videos, and bonus content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 51 — 2022-01-24

Performance enhancements, redesign

### 49.6 — 2018-12-12

Download performance enhancements

### 49.3 — 2018-09-22

Performance enhancements

### 49 — 2018-03-28

iPad download performance enhancements

### 48 — 2018-03-15

Performance enhancements

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